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Red Mountain (MT)

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Bureau of Land Management
18Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
18Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. From September 16th through April 30th, all sites are first-come-first-serve. Red Mountain Campground is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 19 camp sites, 11 available for reservations. The campground has a volunteer seasonal campground host. There is no boat launch available at this site, but there are several in the vicinity. The campground serves as a great central location to access the lower Madison River. During peak season you can expect the campground to be full on weekends with lighter use during the work week.  Recreation The Madison River is well known for its robust trout fishery. The lower Madison River is a very popular destination for non-angling floaters (tubers) during the warm summer months. Red Mountain sits roughly half way between Warm Springs boat launch and Black's Ford Fishing Access Site.  Facilities 19 campsites, 3 accessible vault toilets, drinking water, horseshoe pit, and picnic tables. Firewood is available for purchase when the volunteer campground host is present.  Natural Features Madison River Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (406) 683-8000. Nearby Attractions Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs For additional information please visit; https://www.blm.gov/visit/red-mountain-campground Charges & Cancellations Failing to arrive on the first night of your reservation will result in a forfeiture of your reservation and your site may be made available to someone else.

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Party limit
18
Vehicle limit
18
Vehicle length
18
Driveway entry
18
Shade
0

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
18

Operator directions

From Bozeman; Head west on MT Hwy 84 (Norris Road). Continue on MT Hwy 84 for 20.5 miles. Turn right (North) at South Bear Trap Canyon Road. If you cross the Madison River you have just passed the turn.  From Norris; Head East on MT Hwy 84 (Norris Road) travel for 8 miles and turn left at South Bear Trap Canyon Road after you cross the Madison River.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

18 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 1
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Parallel
75 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 10
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 11
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 12
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 13
B
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 14
B
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 15
B
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 16
B
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 17
B
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 18
B
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 2
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
43 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 3
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Parallel
72 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 4
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Parallel
80 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 5
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Parallel
80 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 6
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Parallel
80 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 7
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Parallel
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 8
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
25 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 9
A
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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